This white house just off Montvale Avenue is the administrative office for Oadaiko New England, a regional Taiko Drumming Society. Although, this is not a practice space or club headquarters, staff here can give you information about the group. Founded in 1994, this group of artists draws from both Japanese and American culture to bring an ancient music form to modern local audiences. It maintains an excellent website with resources for Taiko courses and an up to date schedule of performances.
St. Anthony’s Club is a local organization hosting a variety of events including open mic nights, karoake, holiday parties and fundraisers. Call St. Anthony’s Club for upcoming event information.
From its origins in an old garage on Montvale to its present, forty-lane facility, the Bowladrome has become a Woburn staple for kids of the candlepins. The bowling alley features glow bowling on the weekends. Bowladrome is also a popular place for catered kids' pizza parties.
There are also men's, women's, youth and mixed leagues and tournaments available.
Ironwood Batting Cages is open from April to October, though hours are weather-dependent. Reservations are required for hourly rates, otherwise, the cost of batting is 15 balls per token (detailed list of dollar amounts via its website). The Ironwood Batting Cages are available for reservations for private practice or birthday parties. Team discounts and private instruction are also offered.
Batter's Alley provides batting cages and custom pitching and hitting instruction. Located on a quiet side street nearby to many other businesses and office parks. It is staffed with highly trained, professional instructors whose bios are available on the official Web site. Reservations may be made online, and discounts are available for those who join the VIP member program.
This corporate office of Grooveboston is located in the sprawling Cummings Park. These guys are true artists when it comes to logistics. Grooveboston sets up massive, professional-quality dance parties in any location. All aspects of venue creation are handled here, including audio, video, staging, security and lighting. The company consistently converts venues like the Tufts gym into club spaces.
Set up in a large house just across from a cemetery, no one would guess that behind Skylight's simple front door would lay a cavernous cathedral to sculpture. Founded in 1970, Skylight Studios designs, molds and creates custom bronze sculptures for both public and private commissions. The artisans also restore classic pieces and offer reproduction services in addition to installing large pieces in public spaces. The excellent website with several detailed slide shows showcase past works. While appointments are not needed, if you want to sit down with someone about a commission, it may be best to call ahead.